Fellow and Professional Affiliate designation

Fellow and Professional Affiliate designation

To advance grape and wine research programs and increase the critical mass of researchers focused on the grape and wine sector, CCOVI has developed opportunities for research faculty at Brock University, other academic or research institutions, and individuals associated with our industry partners to be formally associated with CCOVI.

CCOVI has developed three designations for association with CCOVI: "CCOVI Researcher", “CCOVI Fellow” and “CCOVI Professional Affiliate”. The designation of "CCOVI Researcher" recognizes Brock University faculty members (tenure or tenure-track) that devote the majority of their research to the advancement of the grape and wine industry. The designations of "CCOVI Fellow" and "CCOVI Professional Affiliate" are designed to encourage research faculty from across the university, other universities and colleges, and individuals who are in the private sector to become “members” of CCOVI and to encourage research related to the Canadian grape and wine and associated industries.

CCOVI ResearchersRoles and Responsibilities:They are expected to maintain a research program focused on issues of relevance to the grape and wine industry, either individually or as part of a group program. This includes applying for funding to support their respective research programs from government programs and industry-controlled funds. They will participate fully in additional CCOVI activities such as attending monthly CCOVI meetings, providing contributions of research outputs to be highlighted in the quarterly CCOVI News, or participating in the Annual General Meeting to update the industry stakeholders on research progress and its relevance to the industry to name a few..

Terms of Appointment:Once appointed they retain that title until such time that the majority of their research program is no longer focused on issues of relevance to the grape and wine industry.

CCOVI Fellows and CCOVI Professional AffiliatesRoles and Responsibilities:They are expected to participate fully in CCOVI activities, as their professional and other duties permit. At minimum, they are expected to present a seminar or workshop for CCOVI and associated faculty and students once a year. They will be invited to CCOVI meetings, to CCOVI-invited events and will be recognized at those events as CCOVI Fellows or CCOVI Professional Affiliates.

Terms of Appointment:They are appointed for a period of three years, renewable. Individuals will be informed six months prior to the end of their term and will have the opportunity to seek reappointment.